Refuel Students: Recent Episodes
the Student Ministry of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church
Our annual "Not-So-Traditional" Thanksgiving Dinner is about so much more than food! Join us for this special edition of Refuel and listen to the gospel message from our special event.
Our gospel message comes from Luke 17. Where do you see yourself in this story?
It seems like so many people are in need of Jesus, so why do so few Christians see their friends come to know Christ as their Savior?
Join us for Refuel tonight! We'll be in 1 Corinthians chapter 3.
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Join us for Refuel this week as we talk about finding our identity in Jesus!
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From an outside perspective, it sure can see like Christians believe some strange things!
Join us this week for Refuel as we talk about the miracles of the Bible! Our Scripture comes from John 2.
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From an outside perspective, it sure can see like Christians believe some strange things!
Join us this week for Refuel as we talk about the miracles of the Bible! Our Scripture comes from John 2.
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From an outside perspective, it sure can see like Christians believe some strange things!
Join us this week for Refuel as we talk about how to face the evil inside each of us. Our Scripture comes from Romans chapter 7.
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It it unkind to share your faith with others? Wouldn't the loving thing to do be just hyping your friends up, no matter what they do?
Join us this evening at Refuel as we talk about loving our friends with the truth!
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The Apostle Paul gives us 5 ways to love toxic people! Join us for week 2 of "Love Where You Live." Our Scripture comes from Romans 12:17-21.
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Do we really have to love EVERYONE? Join us for week 1 of "Love Where You Live!" Our Scripture comes from Luke 10:25-37.
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What assignment did Jesus leave us with? Join us in our final session of the "Refuel" series as we talk about Jesus last commands to his followers! Our Scripture comes from John 20:21.
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Why is baptism such an important thing to Christians? Join us this week at Refuel as we "dive" into what it means to follow Jesus in obedience.
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What does it look like to live as the family of God? The truth is, we need each other here at Refuel more than we could ever realize. Join us this evening as we dive into 2 Timothy 1:15-18!
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What's in a name? Why is our student ministry called "Refuel?" Over the next 3 weeks, we'll be talking about how every student needs to "Refuel" their spiritual lives. We're in 1 John chapter 1 this week.
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Join us this week as we learn life lessons from some special graduates, and turn to 2 Timothy chapter 2 for words of wisdom. Our prayer is that these graduates don't just keep the faith, but pass it on!
This week, Hunter brings the message from Judges 6-7 as we think about the story of God. God's plan doesn't always make sense to us at first, but it's always for our good and his glory!
What does the word "family" mean to you? To some it's a safe place, but to others, it's a reminder of the broken world we live in. Join us for Refuel tonight as we talk about how God uses our families for our good and his glory!
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Friend groups never get in fights with each other, right? Would it surprise you to know that there was drama in Jesus' friend group? Join us this week as we learn what Jesus had to say about winning friendships instead of arguments.
Our Scripture comes from Matthew 18. Click here for the lesson notes.
This week, our lesson covers the amazing truth that Jesus took the punishment we deserved, so we can be at peace with God!
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The cross is a well-known symbol in our culture. Church steeples are topped with them. Many people wear a cross around their neck. But what does the cross really mean?
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If we really believe that God can do things bigger, faster, and more long-lasting than we can, shouldn't it show up in our prayer life? Join us as we learn some practical ways to spend more time talking to God.
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How will the world as we know it end? Will it be like the Hunger Games? Wall-E? Tonight, we finish our "Binge the Bible" series by tackling the last book in the Bible: Revelation. Join us as we talk about how Jesus will return!
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What's so important about church anyway? Unfortunately, many teens have experience church as a place full of judgmental people. But what if God intended it to be something totally different? Join us as we continue our "Binge the Bible" series, and learn about the beautiful community of the first church ever. We're in Acts chapter 2 this week.
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Join us this week at Refuel as we talk about storms in life.
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One of them buried his underwear. One of them went to the city dump and broke stuff. Would it surprise you to know that these prophets were speaking for God?
We're in Isaiah tonight as we talk about the people God used to speak his truth to the nation of Israel, and to us.
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Sampson & Delilah. Moses & the Red Sea. David & Goliath. You may have heard these epic stories, but did you know that they all tie together in a bigger story? Join us this week as we learn how God used ordinary people to be a part of his extraordinary plan to save the world.
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Our journey through the Bible continues this week at we look at the promise God made in the book of Jesus. We'll start in Genesis 12, but get ready to turn pages in your Bible!
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"Why is there so much brokenness in the world?" The answer to that question is found as we continue bingeing the Bible. This week, we're moving along to Genesis 3.
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Join us as we begin "Binge the Bible," an eight week series that begins at the beginning of the Bible, and ends at the end! This week, guest speaker David O'Dell will be teaching from Genesis 1 &2 as we talk about creation.
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What does it mean to level up spiritually? Do you need to dress a certain way? Do you need to be a Bible sword drill champion? Join us as we dive into Hebrews chapter 5 to learn what God says about his plan for us to level up in 2022.
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We're back in our Christmas series tonight. This time, we'll be looking at the song of the mighty angel warriors, and thinking about how Jesus brought peace to earth.
Our Scripture comes from Luke 2:14.
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Would it surprise you to learn that the first Christmas carol ever was written by a teen mom? Mary's song, found in Luke 1, reminds us that we always have a reason to praise God, not matter what's going on around us.
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Join us tonight for Refuel as we talk about friend groups and cliques. Are cliques good or bad? The truth is, it all depends on who's in our clique, and what we're doing together.
We'll be in the book of Acts tonight. Thanks for joining us!
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What are you looking for in a friend? In Proverbs 26 tonight, we'll get wisdom from God on how to choose our friends, and how to be a good friend to others. Join us tonight for Refuel!
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We are to be witnesses not only here at home (Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria), but also to the ends of the earth. In God’s Word, there’s no competition between gospel need at home, and gospel need around the world. Don’t put an “OR” where God puts an “AND!”
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I'm saved, now what? Our guest speaker Trey Bailey explains how we've been saved to serve, share, and sow. Thanks for listening to this week's Refuel podcast!
Jesus was tempted directly by Satan! Satan tried to exploit Jesus hunger and his identity to get Jesus to stumble. He does the same to us. Through Jesus’ example, we learn the way out of temptation, and into God’s plan for our lives. His plan is bigger than just escaping - it's a life that's bought and paid for by Jesus.
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Missions is not only for “missionaries,” but teens can be involved too, even if it may seem like they don’t have the ability or resources! God has given teens a unique set of skills. When teens give God what little they think they have, he multiplies it. Through obedience to God’s mission in small ways, we begin a lifelong pattern of giving our best to God for the completion of his mission.
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Disney movies always say “Follow your heart.” The truth is, according to James, our hearts are where temptation begins. Whatever is in our hearts will influence our lives. If we want to beat temptation, we have to begin at the beginning: our hearts. What do we love? Unfortunately, many of us are following our hearts directly to dead ends. Jesus said, “love the Lord your God with all your heart.”
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It’s easy to think that elite level Christians don’t ever have to deal with temptation. But the truth is, everyone is tempted – it’s part of life. And, those who don’t think they have anything to worry about are the ones in the most immediate danger! Thankfully, God promises to provide a way of escape from temptation. What is it?
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Since Jesus always forgives, does that mean I can live however I want? Nope! We'll learn in Romans 6:1-14 that God calls every believer to make an outward expression of their inward experience with him.
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If I'm saved, why do I still struggle with sin? Join us at Refuel as we dive into Hebrews chapter 12! The truth is, struggling with sin doesn't mean that you're not saved, but that God is working in your life to correct and heal you.
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This week at Refuel, we're talking about eternal security. The good news is that being saved isn't about you holding on to God, but about God holding on to you! Our Scripture comes from John 10:22-30.
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Join us this week as we kickoff Refuel for Fall 2021! Our first series of the year deals with what it means to be saved. Many teenagers doubt their salvation. They ask questions like, "Did I mean it?"
Were you saved at a young age? Do you wonder if you really knew what you were doing? Listen to this week's lesson from 2 Timothy 1:12, as we talk about how you can have confidence in knowing you're saved.
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It may surprise you to learn that God has lots to say about sex in the Bible. With every passing year, it gets harder to be a teenager, especially in the area of sexuality. Recent statistics have revealed that, in media, you are exposed to 400% more sexual content than your parents were exposed to at your age.
It's all too easy to look at these challenges, and resign yourself to defeat. But, as we learned from Joseph's example, through the power of God, teens can make choices that honor him, even when those around us don't.
It all starts with Jesus, and the victory he won over sin on the cross. Sin and temptation still exist, and the battle rages every day in our hearts and minds. But, through the power of the gospel, we've been freed from the prison of sin.
We're in Genesis 39 and 1 Corinthians 6-7 this week.
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What do you think of when you hear the word "parents?" Often, as a teen, you may feel like you're always fighting with your parents. But, through God's wisdom in Proverbs, we can see that peace with parents will add years to your life and life to your years.
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We live in an age of outrage. Many of us are, unfortunately, familiar with how entrenched people can become in arguments over political and social causes. In our culture, many are quick to "cancel" those with whom they disagree, rather than having respectful and Christ-honoring conversations.
This week, our lesson comes from Matthew 22:15-22. When Jesus was put on the spot with a question that pitted two politically-polarized groups against the other (The Pharisees and the Herodians), Jesus responded by bringing the conversation back to our responsibility toward God. Our students will be encouraged to "Render to God the things that are God's." While it's easy to get wrapped up in politics and causes, as Christians, our primary allegiance should be to Jesus.
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Sad: Some perfectly manicure their social media feeds to portray themselves as something they’re not.
More sad: Some of us actually buy into it, and compare ourselves/our lives to fake, filtered posts. We compare our real, ordinary days to filtered versions of the best moments of their lives.
Social media isn't good, and it's bad...it's powerful. It can breed discontent. Why isn’t my life as exciting? Why do I not look that good? It can bring anxiety. How can I measure up. Contentment is knowing the truth about what matters, and what doesn’t.
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As our "Deep Fakes" series continues, we tackle the topic of gender. How many genders are there? Is gender just a social construct? Does the Bible say anything about it? Absolutely!
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Christian music. Christian sports. Christian schools. Christian streaming services. You can find a Christian version of just about anything these days. Just because something, or someone, says "Christian," is it worth my trust?
Join us as we dive into 2 Corinthians 11, and talk about a 2,000 year old Deep Fake that still exists today.
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What are the life changing moments in your life? Getting your driver’s license? When someone let you down? A vacation or trip? Ruth’s experience of redemption through Boaz reminds us of the most life-changing moment ever.
There’s one moment that tops them all…the moment of redemption…the moment you’re saved.
Redemption changes everything!
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COVID stuff, money issues, anxiety, family disfunction, medical problems...We’re all too familiar with roadblocks. But what about sin, the roadblock to eternal life? Who can redeem us from sin? Through Ruth chapter 3, we learn that Jesus redeemed us from sin, not in a cold, indifferent way, but through his love for us. Redemption isn’t a transaction. It’s a love story.
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Culture is sometimes strange and unfair. Life throws a lot of unfair things at us. How do we respond when things don’t go our way? In this session of Ruthless, we look at Ruth chapter 2 and see the kindness of God on full display.
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Where’s God in this pain? Does he see it? Does he allow it? Does he cause it? When life feels ruthlessly painful, hold on to God’s relentless promises.
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Why did Jesus have to die? Couldn't God have just let us off with a warning? The truth is, Jesus dying on the cross was the only way for us to be made right with God. Paying the price for sin, Jesus died and rose again. Our Scripture comes from Isaiah 53.
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We can’t remove our sin? Can’t we earn our way into heaven by working hard enough and doing good things? No. We can’t. There’s no amount of good deeds we can do to get into heaven. The cost to enter heaven isn’t even about good works! There’s only one way to heaven, and it’s only through Jesus. Our Scripture comes from Romans 3.
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How close are you to God right now? Probably not as close as you'd like to be. The hard truth is this: Sin separates us from God. The good news is, Jesus made a way for us to reconnect with God! Our Scripture comes from Genesis 3.
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Who am I? Why am I here? Who am I going with? The answers to life's big questions can only be found inside of a relationship with God. Our Scripture comes from Genesis 1 & 2.
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If Christmas is about God's love for us, why do we find it so hard to love each other? In 1 John chapter 4, we learn that even though our crewmates can be hard to like, we owe them a debt of love because of the way Jesus loved us at Christmas.
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A baby with his momma, surrounded by barnyard animals...We're naturally drawn to the "cute" parts of the Christmas story. But there's more to the story than just cute. In our first session of "Among Us," we learn that God became a person, and lived among us. Why is this truth so important as to warrant an "Emergency Meeting?" Listen to this week's podcast to find out!
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"Because Jesus lives with me, I can put sin to death."
No one denies that there are big problems in the world. What is the root of the brokenness we encounter every day? Sin. This week's lesson talks about how, through Jesus' death, we can die to sin, and start killing it in our daily lives.
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"You don't need a platform to make a difference...just a dinner plate."
This week's lesson talks about one of our favorite subjects: food! Not just food, but all the little, seemingly, insignificant things that we do every day. Whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, we walk to do EVERYTHING to God's glory!
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"What you decide about Jesus determines where you spend forever."
This week's lesson is a little heavy, but it's something that everyone needs to think about. Through God's Word, we learn that everyone will end up at one of two destinations: life or death. What you decide about Jesus is the determining factor!
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"Every day is a battle, but Jesus has won the war."
Spiritual Warfare - is that like Stranger Things? If you're a believer in Jesus you have an enemy whose mission, every day, is to steal your joy, ruin your worship, and destroy your witness. Whether you realize it or not, the devil is on the prowl. As we continue our "Supernatural" series, we talk about how to win the spiritual battle each day.
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"Every day, God is making me more like Jesus."
Sanctification is a big word, but a simple concept to understand. If you're a believer in Jesus, God IS working in your life whether you realize it or not. We have 2 choices: Embrace what God is doing, or fight what God is doing. Joy and peace come when we embrace what God is doing in our lives, even during this crazy year.
Thanks for joining us as we kick off our "Supernatural" series!
Join us as we celebrate our return back to the Student Ministry Building!
Our Scripture comes from 1 Corinthians 12.
John 3:16...it's probably the most popular verse in the Bible. So, what does it teach us about God? For this session, we tackle the first two words of the verse: "But God..." Who is God? What is he like? What does he think about us? God's love for us can be summed-up in one word: Patience!
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All around the world, there are billions...yes...billions...with a "B" of people who are hungry. Do we, as followers of Jesus, really care? And, if we don't care, what does that say about the condition of our hearts?
Through fasting, we can reconnect our heart with God's heart. A heart for God always leads to a heart for people! What in the world is fasting? This week, we discuss how engaging in this "weird" practice can connect our heart with God's heart.
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What makes you lose sleep at night? What weight do you carry on your shoulders? Anxiety can be crippling, but God is bigger! Our Scripture comes from 1 Peter 5:6-7.
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As the old Queen song goes, "No time for losers!" That pretty much sums up the way our culture is. With so much emphasis on winning and success, it's no wonder we're afraid to fail. But here's some good news: God's love for you is not performance-based. You're more than a score on a test!
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When we’re not content with our life, FOMO is on steroids. Through Genesis 3, we learn that contentment in Christ is a sucker punch to FOMO.
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Can we really talk about sex in church? Isn't it a dirty thing that we should avoid at all costs?
God has so much to say about sex! Through Genesis 2 and John 8, we learn that sex is a gift for God that we manage for him.
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Click here to read our "Deep Dive" on the authenticity of John 7:53-8:11 (also known as the pericope adulterae).
What's so dangerous about gossip? Do the things we say behind closed doors really matter? Join us as we dive into James 3, and discuss the power of our words.
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How does drinking effect teen culture? Probably more than we'd care to admit. How should Christian teens handle the issue of alcohol? We turn to Ephesians 5 and Proverbs 23 for God's wisdom on the topic.
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“I like your Christ; I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” – Mahatma Ghandi
Do this quote resonate with you? Chances are, you've experienced a Christian who was unkind, or lived in a hypocritical way. How should we respond to "Bad Christians?" Our Scripture comes from 1 Corinthians 2-3.
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What if God isn’t as concerned about decades as much as he is in days? What if your decade will be primarily influenced by your days… your boring, “everyday” days? There is power in dedicating each day to God, and devoting each day to living out his truth.
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Mentioned in this episode: Number your days, by ImRodMartin.com
Three kings meet up with the shepherds, a star hovers over top of a barn, and three kings open little jewelry boxes of gifts for newborn Jesus. Right? Wrong! As we discuss Matthew 2, we learn that Jesus was a king, visited by a group of kingmakers from the East. This lesson reminds us that following Jesus isn't always easy, but it's always worth it.
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Joseph and Mary huddled around the baby Jesus, in a barn, surrounded by barnyard animals. What's wrong with this picture? In Luke 2, we learn that there were lots of witnesses to Jesus' birth. Not just animals, but lots of PEOPLE saw Jesus as a newborn. That's good news for teens today. Jesus was a real person, who grew up to be a teenager. He understands what it's like to be in your situation.
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God only uses the athletic, well-spoken, popular, well-behaved people to share the message of Jesus, right? Wrong! In 1 Timothy 1, we learn the story of Paul, who, despite the failures in his past, God used to point others to Jesus.
We all have things we'd like to see done in our lives, and goals we want to accomplish. But, what if those plans and goals fall way short of what God has in store for us? Mat Johnson brings the word from Proverbs 16:9. God's plan is the best, no "BUTS" about it!
Our sin creates a big problem, BUT God's mercy is bigger! We're in Ephesians 2 for this session on Big BUTS of the Bible.
Peer pressure is tough, but walking with God is worth it. In our first session of "Big BUTS of the Bible," we look at Noah's example. The world around him was crumbling, BUT Noah found favor with God. Our Scripture comes from Genesis 6:1-11.
Once we see Jesus, we are compelled to tell others who he truly is! Join us at Mat Johnson unpacks our last lesson in the "My King" series.
Where is Jesus now, and what does he look like? In this lesson, we go to the book of Revelation, and learn about a church that had lost their love for Jesus. How did Jesus reach out to them? By reminding them of who he was and what he looked like. He's the only one worthy to be King!
People who understand, embrace, and follow Christ as supreme move from “Jesus is my mascot” to “Jesus is my Monarch.” If we can see Jesus for who he is, in his power and might, we will see a God big enough to capture our awe through their teenage years, college years, and through adulthood, building a lasting faith. Our Scripture comes from Luke 24, Hebrews 1, and Psalm 110.
Pastor Lemming joined us as our special guest to finish our series on grief. Open your Bible to Ecclesiastes 3, and listen as Pastor Lemming explains how we can trust God's timing and power over our lives.
: In Luke 7, we find the account of Jesus crashing a funeral. A widow was morning the unexpected death of her son. She was experiencing grief in every way imaginable. When Jesus saw her grief, his heart went out to her, he comforted her, and raised her son back to life! As Christians, we have been promised the same through Jesus. Although crises in life are unavoidable, just as Jesus raised the widow’s son to life, he will return to earth and “Wipe away every tear from our eyes.” But, we live in the “in-between,” having experienced loss, yet waiting for the return of Jesus. Those of us who live in the “in-between” have the opportunity to experience the comfort of Jesus when we look to him.
Lot’s poor decision and reluctance to leave Sodom started closing-in on him. Angels show up at his door to rescue him from God’s judgment on Sodom, but he can’t bear to leave the city. It becomes very evident that the sinfulness of Sodom has rubbed off on Lot in the worst way possible. In a HUGE act of mercy, God rescues Lot and his daughters from the fire that consumed Sodom.
When Lot moved to Sodom, it seemed as if Abraham had lost any spiritual influence he may have had on his nephew. But Abraham had a secret weapon: The presence of God and the power of prayer. I’m never more like Jesus than when I’m praying for my friends.
• It doesn’t take long before Lot moves from the outskirts of the city to the city center. So it is with the gravitational pull of sin. As a result of the promiscuous lifestyle of the Sodomites, Lot and his family become hostages of another kingdom. Abram, his faithful uncle, rescues him from captivity, and, on their way from war, they meet an unusual King. Abram is faced with a choice: Obey the righteous king (Melchizedek) or the worldly king (Bera). Abram honored the righteous king, while Lot followed the worldly king. Students today face the same choice: Worship the one true King (Jesus), or kings of this world (idols).
We're kicking off the school year by looking at the life of Lot. Lot had a knack for making all the wrong decisions, and is a helpful example of mistakes to avoid when starting the school year. Scripture: Genesis 13
The falling-out between Saul and David is well-documented in Scripture. Motivated by fear, jealousy, and pride, King Saul sent his army to watch David’s house in order to kill him. He was preoccupied with David’s destruction. How should a Christian teenager deal with someone who has bad blood toward them? Psalm 59 gives us a sneak peek into David’s prayer in response to Saul.
Sometimes, the pain in our lives caused by others is something we can’t just shake off. Psalm 137 is a prayer, written by Levites in Jerusalem, lamenting the destruction of their city, and begging God to display his justice. Others may have moved on, but God has not forgotten your pain.
It’s harder than ever to be a teenager. Living for Jesus in today world can be tough, but by daily reading and applying God’s Word, you can be victorious in life!
What in the world does the Bible have to say about the crazy world of teenage dating? Surprisingly, a lot! Listen as we use Romans 12:1-2 as a template to renew our minds with God's wisdom when it comes to dating.
As Wyatt takes us through our second week of “Alive,” we can be thankful that, through Jesus, we have a physical resurrection in the future, and a resurrection life RIGHT NOW!
Death can seem so final, but Jesus' sacrifice on the cross has secured victory over death for all who believe in him. Listen to the first session of our "Alive" series as we prepare our hearts for Easter!
We conclude our "Simply Jesus" series by discussing what may very well be Jesus' most controversial statement. Open your Bible to John chapter 6 and listen!
Our "Simply Jesus" series continues as we cover Jesus' "shocking" statement in Matthew 5:20. Jesus had a way of looking beyond the outside of a person, and seeing what was really going on in their hearts.
As we kick-off our "Simply Jesus" series, the first session covers Luke 14:25-35. What exactly did Jesus mean when he said that we must "Hate our fathers and mothers?" Listen to this week's podcast to find out!
What's our mission at Refuel? We're here to make disciples who live and love like Jesus? It's a big mission, but Jesus called us to pursue it TOGETHER as brothers and sisters in Christ! NOTE: Our podcast quit recording part way through the lesson. Download the Refuel app to review all the notes from this lesson, or watch the full lesson on our YouTube channel.
We completed our "Hot Topics" series by discussing topic of anxiety. Anxiety is on the rise among U.S. teenagers for a variety of reasons. What has you anxious? Jesus has lots to say about anxiety.
We've uploaded the audio from the Bible study sessions during our 2019 D-Now Weekend. Here is the final session of our journey through the book of Acts.
We've uploaded the audio from the Bible study sessions during our 2019 D-Now Weekend. Here is session one of our journey through the book of Acts.
We've uploaded the audio from the Bible study sessions during our 2019 D-Now Weekend. Here is session two of our journey through the book of Acts.
This session of "Hot Topics" series deals with the topic of depression. Most of us either have experience going through the valley of depression, or we know someone near and dear to us who is struggling. Listen to what God's Word has to say about this Hot Topic!
Our "Hot Topics" series continues as we talk about social media and how we can put it in its proper place in our lives. Social media is a great tool, but a poor shepherd of your soul. Enjoy!
Last night we kicked off our "Hot Topics" series by talking about pornography and how teenagers can overcome it and find freedom in Jesus alone. Be sure to tune in to this new series over the next few weeks!
This week in our series of "God Speaks," we look into the book of Esther and see how God's promises are exemplified within her story. The book of Esther, surprisingly, is the only book of the Bible where God is not directly mentioned, but He is seen all around and throughout it. Keep in mind that whenever God is silent, His promises remain true.
Last week we learned how God speaks through Jesus. This week, we discover how God speaks through the Bible. There are 727,969 in the Bible and God has something to say to you through all of them. Join us as we learn what He has to say through His Word!
Does God speak to us? He sure does! This week we venture through the entire book of Hebrews, in search of the many ways in which God speaks to us. Tune in and find out for yourself how God speaks through Jesus, His son.
This week we look into how God can use anyone, anywhere, at any time! Even teenagers! Tune into this episode to learn how God can use your life in practical ways.
In this week's episode we begin our new series "Reel Christmas: Christmas at the Movies" and talk about God's goodness and what role it plays in our everyday lives.
In this one lesson series, we discuss what God's plan for your life could be and how you could impact other lives with the Gospel.
As we end this series this week, we talk about our families and how they can further point to Jesus. How do we do that? Listen to this week's lesson and hear for yourself.
In this new episode we talk about our families and how an encounter with Jesus can completely change their lives.
This week we heard a great message from Jon as he talked about the millennium reign, the new heaven and earth, and the Great White Throne Judgement. Tune in to hear it!
In this episode we will be talking about who the King of your heart is, and God's plan for the future.
In Part 1 of this week's lesson we will be talking about the Judgement Seat of Christ, and how God will judge us as Christians for the works we have done for Him.
In our new series on future events, we talk about the second coming of Jesus and what that means for believers in Christ today.
In the final lesson in the Open Hearts series, we talk about God's mission and how we can all play a part in reaching the lost with the Gospel of Christ.
Jesus tells us to love our neighbor, but does that really mean to love everyone or just the people who are near us? Find out the answer in this week's podcast!
What does it look like to forgive those who have treated us wrongly? Find out in this week's podcast!
The second session of our 2018 DNOW weekend focuses on the theme, "Pictures of the Church."
The first session of our 2018 DNOW weekend focuses on the theme, "Why I Love the Church."
Have you ever felt worthless? In this episode, we look to 1 Peter 1, and consider how our worth can be found in the cross of Jesus.
How can we praise God while suffering? In this episode, we look to Acts 16 and discover how praising God behind bars changes our outlook on suffering.
How can we be prayerful while suffering? In this episode, we look to Acts 12 and discover how prayer impacts those who are suffering.
How can anyone be happy while experiencing suffering? In this episode, we look to Philippians 1 and discover how the apostle Paul was able to experience joy while in prison.
Without submitting daily to the Holy Spirit we will never draw closer to God. Tune in to learn how to submit to the Holy Spirit.
God wrote a book! If we want to get close to God, we have to be familiar with His book.
Do you wonder what happened with your relationship with God? How does it feel like you are so far away from each other? Start here to learn how to restart your relationship with God.
With God, big gifts come in small packages. Find out how God will use the little things that you have to offer to leave a huge impact!
The events surrounding the birth of Christ tell a tale of two kings: the ruthless King Herod and the perfect king Jesus.
Are we living in an upside down world? In this podcast, we learn how Jesus stepped down to earth to live a perfect life as a man, while still being fully God.
We talk about 4 things that we must do if we want to effectively reach others for Christ! Who's your one?
What can’t you shake? In what area of your life do you need God’s wisdom? Tune-in and learn how to ask God to show you what to do. God will display his glory in the struggles of your life.
Prayer is arguably the most vital key in standing against the attacks of Satan. Tune in to hear how we are called to pray!
This week we continue our Slaying Dragons series by talking about how to overcome temptation. Temptation is unavoidable, but giving in is optional!
In this week's lesson in the "Slaying Dragons" series, we discuss how Satan attempts to tear down believers in Christ, and how we can overcome his attacks.
It's always said that parents raise their children, but have you ever thought that you can also raise your parents? In this new series called "How to Raise Your Parents," we will start by talking about how to gain or lose trust with your parents.
In today's society, being the concept of sexuality is extremely prevalent. In this podcast, we discuss what it means to be an example of the believer in sexual purity.
Can you have true faith in Christ and not follow Him? Find out what the Bible says about this in this week's podcast.
Christians are to be known by their love. Why is it that so many Christians are so unloving? Find out how to live a loving life as a follower of Christ.
Sometimes as Christians, our actions speak louder than words. How can we live a life that points people to Jesus instead of turn them away?
Will you let God transform you? Will you let him transform your speech? Will you put yourself in a place where God can mold you? To kick-off our Play-Doh series, we are examining how we leave an impression by our speech.
Listen to the direction that God is leading Refuel as we kickoff the school year! Be willing to let God stir your heart, and make a commitment to following Him so that you can leave an impression that exemplifies Him on everyone that you come in contact with.
It's easy for Christians to get off track while following Jesus. This addresses how we can recalculate our lives and get back to following Jesus.
Jesus had a clique. How did he make His clique a good thing by using it to spread the Gospel?
Cliques are always a bad thing if they are not constantly welcoming others and seeking to win people to Christ. Jesus had a clique, and they got deep; this entire clique existed to reach the lost.
Out of all of the labels that the world places on you, never forget that as a Christian you are a Child of the King. The King wants to make us like Him as we live our lives dedicated to Him.
At this time of year, we usually start asking what's really worth it? We must remember that Jesus is ALWAYS worth it.
Christians are always being told what is "Christian" and what isn't. Are these things actually biblical, or are we just caught in a bad game of Simon Says?
One of the greatest faults of modern evangelism is overlooking the people who are closest to us while attempting to reach people with the Gospel who we have never met. Our biggest impact is often on those who we have close relationships with.
Cooperating with the Holy Spirit is the most essential aspect of fruitful evangelism. How do we do it?
Evangelism is for all Christians. Part 1 of the Evangelism Lab discusses what it means to evangelize and how we can do it.
Dodgeball is another game that Christians play as they cast stones at others before examining the sins in their own life.
This is the first podcast in the series "Fakin' It." The first game that Christians play is Hide and Seek. How many of us are one way in public and another way at church?
Romans 10 describes those hearing the Gospel and believing it. How will the believe unless we are sent?
Part of restarting your relationship with God includes receiving your brothers and sisters in Christ.
Too many Christians today are "hearers" of the word, but not "doers." Let's be hearers AND doers.
This week, we finish Overlooked (Part 1) by asking the question, "Who watched the sheep?"
This podcast focuses on the question, "Why the shepherds?" Why were the shepherds the first to know about Jesus?
This podcast tells of the overwhelming nature of some of the things God asks us to do. God does extraordinary things through ordinary people.
What is the next step in your life that God is calling you to? Is it to come to faith in Him? Be baptized? Tell others about Him?
Pride leads to destruction. For Herod, his pride ultimately led to the murder of John the Baptist.
Lust is a sin that festers and builds up into things much more severe. For King David, his lust got him caught in a spiral of sin that led to the murder of one of his soldiers.
Sometimes fear blinds us so that we have a difficult time seeing reality. For Pharaoh, his fear led to the murder of many Israelite babies.
What makes a good friend? Some say that a good friend is passive and tells them what they want to hear. The Bible says otherwise...
This podcast focuses on companionship and how God intends for us to be united in companionship, but ultimately united with Him.